Helado Negro: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@mttvghn]

Saw this guy open for Sylvan Esso. The audience just didn't get him at all and I could see his frustration. Got a chance to talk to him at his merch table. Told him he reminded me of Beefheart in the way he takes artistic chances with his style and raw lyrics. He lit up like it made his night.

[@manzanillita]

i was in a show when he was touring with them too, and witnessed the same, it was super rude, the audience talked during his entire set. i was so upset i left in the middle of Sylvan Esso (i had paid to see him anyway), wish i'd stayed knowing he'd be at his own merch table!! but glad you said that to him, wondering if it was the same show....

[@karlavazquez9026]

I saw him when he opened for Beirut about 4 years ago! Same situation, I felt for him

[@toddwallin6588]

Sounds like a ripped version of Devandra

[@anum717]

absolutely underrated performance. hes so good!!!!!! and only getting better!!! we need a new tiny desk from helado for his new album :)

[@thomashauser5263]

one of the voices that put me into a state between laughing and crying. Irresistible

[@emptymindedstudios]

This makes me feel so proud to be Hispanic.

[@d2xr]

Mitad de tu mundo

[@victoriasaiefrain]

Artistas hispanos que son overlooked

[@Jeremy.Bearemy]

El es Italiano.

[@Gassyyetclassy]

Young, Latin and Proud is going to be stuck in my head. I love it!

[@WoRN808]

Crooning like a bird on a branch. His solo performances with electronics instead of a band are delicious aural treats as well. Esp. the one with the people covered in tinsel slowly moving in the background. WOnderful sounds and passion.

[@mttvghn]

He opened for a Sylvan Esso at a show I went to in 2017. He was amazing, but it seemed like everyone in the audience was so confused like they didn't know what they had signed up for lol.

[@gooofy215]

Met him in Philly yesterday and was humbled and wanted to hug him so bad. Ive never felt such a connection with an aritst. He drowned me

[@loveleesusanne]

Helado Negro's music blows me backwards, I can sit for hours and listen. Thank you - Love from Denmark

[@Jeremy.Bearemy]

It blows me too.

[@angelalesniewicz9366]

Thank you brother…I would never hear those gems without you😘

[@DeadWhiteButterflies]

It's cool to see him with a band behind him. I've only ever known him to have all this sequencing and synth stuff which in itself is an impressive operation, but this is such a different and interesting flavour of his that didn't expect actually. I would happily love to see him do a stripped down acoustic tour just like this.

[@kateland7766]

I saw him in November and he had a lovely band. It was amazing. Literally never felt more like a fangirl for ANYONE

[@maxs9705]

00:00 - Transmission Listen 04:16 - Young, Latin and Proud 08:03 - Run Around 11:37 - It's My Brown Skin

[@luckithirteen]

i've seen roberto perform 3 times now and he's such a lovely guy who creates such a beautiful and loving atmosphere with his music and in-between songs talks. he's really what it means to be an artist and to touch people...crying rn watching this tinydesk

[@raegene]

Saw these guys when they were headlining for Cuco a few weeks ago and the singer serenaded me when I was about to cry because my feet were killing me. I literally had to crouch down because my ankles were burning from standing for 3 hours. Had no idea who they were but their music was super soothing, glad I got to see them perform live. 💜

[@ArtleyDraws]

I love the feel of this band so muccchh. Also the main singers hair is just so on point.

[@jankorstenjk]

Amazing. Love the vibration in his voice, and the music is very pleasant and dancable!

[@thebeardedladies6036]

love his hair, his mustache, his voice, and their sound!!

[@d2xr]

They aren’t a band tho

[@Specificpickle]

Saw him open up for Sylvan Esso and it was awesome. Was not expecting it honestly.

[@EvanHarpinismad]

Dang, this dude is incredible.

Firts 5 seconds and I'm already loving them

[@Mariana-sb3dj]

Meu camarada! Que maravilha! Que lastima, no compreendo inglés, pero estoy emocionada, com tu voz, la forma de cantar e com la banda. Angela tan concentrada! Muy lindo todos!

[@Mabeelopez]

I'm so in love with this tiny desk concert.

[@dalstonjazz]

Saw him on his own at the Visions festival in Hackney last night. Hypnotic is the word.

[@AdriMontefusco]

Helado negro es un genio. Hace un par de años vino a la Argentina y dió un show hermoso. Saludos de los YORKERS esperamos hacer algo juntos pronto!

[@FNFIHOCTW]

I love Hildalgo's voice and style. Thanks for this gift.

[@ricardocosta351]

this guy elevates the English language!!!!!

[@saulmontiel9079]

Love learning how he plays just by watching

[@Daness74]

Was waitin for him comin up on tiny desk and expected not to much - great lovely gig !!! 👏🤝🥰🤞🐞🌻🎼

[@isabel9322]

A big fat ol' thumbs up for this creativity.

[@madisonmm]

i feel so inspired & at peace. tysm

[@9monryu44n]

His voice is like a mantra!

[@nomas81chi]

the truth in music. thanks for this post! 🇵🇷

[@Elevomit_]

The tears why are they falling , this is just beautiful omg 💕 , so happy I stumbled upon this band !

[@rodolfoquiroz]

Soy tu fan desde Guadalajara, keep making us proud hermano!

[@Lob0Sec]

Loved this voice vibration.

[@idanceforthestars]

misterexpensive sound like a damn goat

[@jchez0962]

These people are tripping. I dug his vibrato. It's different.

[@loptop3160]

I agree, would be better if he used the did it more sparingly, though. Many music snobs will shit on him for using it at all. I try and forget about whats considered "correct" and listen to the sound that the artist makes as a whole. This performance reminds me a little bit of Ian And Sylvia's version of Tears of Rage.

[@shafink11]

I love it but not in constance. Drizzle it here and there and it's beautiful. Overall, found me a new band I love though

[@antroig]

A mix of Nina Simone and Antony and the Johnsons!

[@perrybrown7055]

I got to see him live and he's absolutely amazing!!! Love this!!!

[@d2xr]

Lucky

[@amberbento4972]

i want to hug him from behind

[@LeonardoDambrowski]

Very specific, me too.

[@vinovinrose1]

Buenisimo! writing my paper about GUNBUN winery in Sonoma, California and I received an email about your band. I love it! felicidades!!!!!!

[@banyan55]

What a sound

[@robertsuthers9105]

that filled me with such joy

[@Zer032366565]

Tiny desk makes me hate studio everything

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

wonderful new discovery for me ..love it ..thanks

[@paulacosta3336]

Love him and his band 💚

[@dichts]

Voltando aqui pra dizer que o verei ao vivo em novembro!!!!!!!!

[@emiliojimenez7649]

I LOVE THIS MAN A LOT

[@LocoOfAO]

Super uplifting!! Beautiful combination of different sounds

[@andresarevalojr7086]

One of my favorite performances

[@WoRN808]

Gorgeous and wondrous!

[@gabelogan56]

Very Devendra. Music, instrumentation, vibe and voice. And I like it!

[@Mabeelopez]

Debería existir esta version en spotify :(

[@dennisroman9256]

Mabe Lopez helado negro es la ley

[@srtanayazi]

Vengo de Spotify con la misma sensación jajaja

[@rafaelmanjarres186]

Es mejor que la versión original. Es verdad.

[@chrisdinsdale7082]

Love this!!!

[@KaraMorrison]

Thanks to AltLatino I discovered HeladoNegros music 🙌🏼

[@Lostpanda123]

Beautiful!

[@paraestudo6992]

Beautiful

[@psychotarot]

Gets me excited beyond reason, not sure why.

[@chrisantics0]

Qué delicia escucharles. Sobre todo el cierre con Runaround.

[@Danielblco0]

Somehow Edith Piaf is in his voice

[@maycobolivarsanchez8698]

Daniel Blanco R sheep vibrato thats why. Sounds bad

[@michaelbillyboyce5552]

@@maycobolivarsanchez8698 You have poor taste. Vibrato is a natural mechanism of the voice and his is very released

[@madrazproductions5776]

Where has this been all my life?

[@kristelsalazar1680]

¡¿cómo es posible que recién escuche esto?!

[@xowz]

Que simple, recien lo descubri en una radio de RAP jajaja pero esta muy buena la musica que hace el loco, me dejo bien prendido jaja

[@juliearriaga2033]

addictive like a good chocolate ice cream, thanks again npr

[@LEheza]

Reminds me of Devendra Banhart!

[@sheepgray08]

L E H their voices are so similar...!!!! Is because of how they vibrate I think

[@raky1337]

they are friends as far as I know

[@timbaltutan]

I was JUST about to write that haha

[@bobbyfizzicola7093]

Yes yes. Was going to write this too...

[@Hashgelic]

Its just the first song that you can maybe compare, Its irritating don't compare artists different perspective of their work

[@Rover2011Mr]

I think, after two times heard this, that I love this Music.....i like it very well.

[@d2xr]

I have some recommendations

[@Ludickenarcotick]

i falled in love with this !

[@Hitman7279]

Young, Latin, and proud 🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@ruthbarrientos6793]

Me encanta

[@samuelbarron825]

Te amo! 💞

[@kurd2509]

Loco la rompes en tantos niveles saludos desde Ecuador Amazónico

[@heladonegro]

💜🤗💜

[@karlapina2958]

Geez I love him!

[@mikedrummerlife]

Great combination great band

[@carolynewamono46]

Love this man ❤️

[@Reboot100]

So relaxing

[@bunniiss]

Wow! best way to start my week! I didn't know you were around here :)

[@logictd567]

Reminds me a little of Devendra Banheart.

[@Bucketoriley]

logick3 definitely

[@gabingo]

reminds me a lot to dev

[@susnava]

Reminds me Chicano Batman 💕

[@dirtyx4241]

it's funny because they popped up as "up next"

[@kohort1]

Meets Devendra bandhardt

[@el.vende.hummus]

and Devendra

[@Andres-bm3gw]

El no es chicano nisiquiera es mexicano es de Ecuador

[@poppinmycollar]

@@Andres-bm3gw es nombre de una banda. No clasificacion.

[@conbatengineer]

As a South American I can tell you why the name "helado negro" black icecream cone, it's a cute little joke to dark texture skin people with afros, they are said to look like a black ice cream cone.

[@el.vende.hummus]

MR SATAN IS SO COOL

[@sheepgray08]

First seconds reminded me of Devendra Barnhart (I'm not shure, I always got his name wrong). Their voices are super similar.

[@Carcosahead]

is Banhart (and sure* xD) =)

[@norbertovianaeloy]

Love this

[@ricardopitamusic]

Genial!

[@jon-thehouston8368]

Vining to this

[@bigbagboo]

Wooooo!

[@tylerd3020]

Love

[@martinminolli2810]

That was incredible

[@andrewakav]

at the end when him and angela are hugging

[@alyssazen2192]

The VIBES

[@Penthouse361]

First Comment. Cool band.

[@RodrigoMacias-rf3iu]

❤❤❤

[@jonathanmasters4128]

please record an acoustic album

[@ricardodiaz9743]

Brown n proud!! 🇲🇽💪🔥

[@elfeo069]

...sounds like a young Bose...from Brooklyn...

[@Sara10393]

Saw them a few months ago, incredible. You guys should get Ripe to do a TDC

[@tubed228]

Gave me Jeff Buckley vibes! Good stuff. Thank you!

[@reinventlove1866]

His name means Black Ice Cream

[@garthkitty4759]

Moonlight Bae Panic! Phan: I thought it was black ice cream at first.

[@reinventlove1866]

Susan Satterfield lol it is let me correct myself

[@garthkitty4759]

Moonlight Bae Panic! Phan: Oh. I was right?! lol

[@diegogallardo3156]

But it's also a word-game! It also means "The Black Side" (El lado negro)

[@ivrivera8412]

Diego Gallardo so true!!! :o

[@soda0962]

This some nice shit

[@ximenajimenez7887]

Young latin and proud

[@joseramirez-cp5ls]

For first hearing Helado Negro, i hate to say that i was a little disappointed to hear the album version. I really love this version so much more.

[@donnabbmayer5380]

I feel that way about so many TDCs. I will fall in love then look around for other work. Turns out I often love TDC the most of all their work.

[@nelsonsloan]

❤❤❤

[@evaestrella436]

Buenoooo! Come to COLORADO plz. plz. Run Around! :)

[@Laura-vc7er]

This is some dope shit New favorite

[@LeonardoDambrowski]

Is he single? i need to know for medical reasons